Global Scans · Design · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] The Health Sector Transformation Program, under the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, is designed to fundamentally reform healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by improving quality, expanding accessibility, and ensuring financial sustainability. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The European Space Agency's Euclid mission and NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope are designed to survey far larger regions of the sky than Hubble, increasing the likelihood that astronomers will detect stellar streams around additional galaxies. ScienceDaily
• [New] Deepfake identity fraud is projected to surge nearly 500% in 2026. Identity Week America 2026
• [New] The institutions that invest now in clean, secure, well-designed apps will own the most valuable real estate in American finance, the home screen of a customer's phone. TechBullion
• [New] Almost every taxi ride in an Australian capital city will be driverless within a decade, reckons the Melbourne designer who created the world's first purpose-built robotaxi. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] User penetration will be 28.4% in 2026 and is anticipated to rise to 30.6% by 2030, indicating a growing familiarity and comfort with purchasing fashion items online. Statista
• [New] A well-designed hybrid GST-SST model could offer a uniquely Malaysian solution: one that combines the transparency and efficiency of GST with the practicality and simplicity of SST, while harnessing the transformative potential of e-Invoicing and digital tax administration. The Star
• [New] The emerging architecture will establish strategic boundaries for Tehran and its proxies as well as for Israel. Al Jazeera
• [New] A circular design could make the Watch more stylish and appealing, but it could also create challenges for apps, watchOS, battery life, and hardware design. Digital Trends
• [New] Green building standards, innovative climate-resilient solutions, and AI-driven automation will define the next phase of construction across the GCC, fundamentally changing how projects are designed, delivered, and operated. Day of Dubai
• [New] The youth rebellion in Sterling's 2090s is like the 1960s involving art, music, drugs, and mind-expansion - adding networking, AI, and AR. Classics of Science Fiction
• [New] With continued investment, technological adaptation, and inclusive policy design, Slovenia could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030-mirroring broader European ambitions. Aviator PPG
• [New] Europe will likely see steady growth over the forecast period, with a share of nearly 16.9% in 2026, backed by rising emphasis on premium interior design, renovation activities, and increasing preference for durable and aesthetically appealing surfacing materials. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Quartz-based engineered stones are predicted to lead with a share of approximately 56.2% in 2026, as they provide a combination of durability, low maintenance, and design consistency that natural stones struggle to match. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Sustainability is central to the design, including what is expected to be Costa Rica's largest mass-timber structure. Luxury Travel Expert
• [New] CrowdStrike and Okta offered an even more tangible route to revenue, showing how the rise of autonomous AI agents could create fresh demand for cybersecurity, identity management and enterprise controls. investing.com
• [New] By 2030, AM Intelligence aims to hit 5GW of data center capacity across India, US and Europe, with facilities designed for high-density AI compute and liquid cooling. TahawulTech.com
• [New] By 2030, stronger European capabilities, production capacities, and logistical resilience are expected to reinforce European security as well as enhance the overall strength of the transatlantic defence architecture. Hudson Institute
• [New] By end 2026, all EU member states will launch national EU Digital Identity Wallets to their citizens. Signicat
• [New] In 2027, a truly smart hospital will not simply be highly connected - it will also be designed to remain secure and resilient. BMA
• [New] From 2038, packaging must achieve at least recyclability grade B, pushing companies toward continued improvements in packaging design and material choices. CNS Media
• [New] Multi-Agent Systems command a 53.3% architecture revenue share in 2026 and are forecast to sustain a 43.5% CAGR through 2035 as enterprise workflow complexity exceeds the reliable execution capability of single-agent architectures. evolvancemarketresearch.com
• [New] Digital identity verification and eKYC is projected to expand at a 16.11% CAGR through 2031. Mordor Intelligence

Last updated: 07 September 2026